French/German/English Zionsville - Lessons, Tutoring and Translations

03/26/2020

Let's have a little fun with the kids and sing some French songs together.
Here is a zoom link, join me tomorrow, Thursday March 26th, from 1pm to 1:30pm EDT.

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03/25/2020

Friends, unusual times call for creative measures.
While schools are closed, we are offering online tutoring.
Feel free to contact us for details.

12/31/2019

Unsere besten Wünsche für ein tolles Jahr in 2020!

12/31/2019

Tous nos meilleurs vœux pour une année 2020 exceptionnelle!

11/18/2019

We are grateful for all the requests for language tutoring and/or private lessons we receive, however our schedule is currently full and we are unable to take additional students at the moment. We will post again once a slot opens.

05/10/2018

Bonjour and Guten Tag!
As the school year is winding down and students are preparing for their final exams, I am opening up my schedule for summer tutoring or private lesson requests for June, July and the first part of August. Please contact me using the "Send Email" button on this page to set up an initial consultation (for new students) or a first session (for returning students).

12/20/2017

Bonjour!
As the end of the year is approaching quickly, we have been exploring the different holiday traditions in some French and German speaking countries around the world in class.
Madame Ingrid was really happy when one of her private students selected "Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris" as one of her favorite French Christmas songs. It is a very sweet and simple song, see link to youtube video in the comments.
When it comes to German Christmas songs, we are also posting a link to one of Madame Ingrid's favorites ("Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen")

11/04/2017

Bonjour!
I know some people don't agree with this, but I always like to teach the alphabet early on when someone wants to learn a new language.
I think it helps to get an understanding of the letters that are used in the language you are trying to learn.
In the case of French, German and English, which are the ones I am fluent in, with the exception of a few accents here and there, the alphabet is the same, consisting of 26 letters, from a to z.
Check the comments for some youtube links for alphabet songs, in case you wanted to practice.

09/18/2017

Bonjour! Guten Tag! Hello!

What new project have you been working on lately?
Now that I met the students for the before school French program at Zionsville West Middle School and was able to assess their current level, I am crafting a good program for them to learn as much as possible while still having fun.
We will continue to use TPR (Total Physical Response) during our classes, which is a technique that seems to work well and that the students enjoy. This year, my goal is to expand our use of TPR to basic storytelling, which is the next step.
I can't wait to report back on that!

Last week, we played a fun game to teach the student how to ask questions: each one of them had a paper on their back, with the name of a food item that is considered typically French. 🍾🥖🥐🐌They had to ask their peers questions, in order to find out what that item was. The students were engaged and we had a good time!

09/08/2017

Bonjour!
Madame Ingrid is very excited to be teaching the French program again this year at Zionsville West Middle School.
Due to the school start time changes, the program will run in the mornings this year, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:50 to 8:35.
We start next Tuesday, September 12th.
Registration is open here, please feel free to share and invite anyone who may be interested: http://programs.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/french-grades-5th-6th.cfm

ZCS Eagle Recreation & Enrichment Programs are held in Zionsville, Indiana.